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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four ... devices - Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64...
M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four ... devices - Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64...
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... tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-...the module is purchased separately) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special ...
... tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-...the module is purchased separately) - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special ...
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M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only...
M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail version only...
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... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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...printers, TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to the IEEE 1394a standard. ...
...printers, TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to the IEEE 1394a standard. ...
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... secure working environment. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Users can quickly do more... data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. With just a touch of your favorite applications. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Remote The revolutionary AI Remote gives you unprecedented control from four modes to adjust CPU and Vcore ...
... secure working environment. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Users can quickly do more... data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. With just a touch of your favorite applications. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Remote The revolutionary AI Remote gives you unprecedented control from four modes to adjust CPU and Vcore ...
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... a cool environment without all the baggage. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-5... for details. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution...
... a cool environment without all the baggage. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to dissipate heat in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-5... for details. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution...
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... the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
... the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to avoid touching...mode, or in soft‑off mode. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
... came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The green LED lights up to avoid touching...mode, or in soft‑off mode. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 ... (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV®...FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 ... (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV®...FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
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The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5.
The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5.
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations...compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Recommended Memory ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations...compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Recommended Memory ...
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...version is recommended that it may reserve a certain amount of this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. aspx...for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may check the URLs below for dual channel mode. You also may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs...
...version is recommended that it may reserve a certain amount of this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. aspx...for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may check the URLs below for dual channel mode. You also may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs...
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... support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
... support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
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... In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to the card. Before installing.... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3.
... In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to the card. Before installing.... Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3.